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Philosophy
Examine life’s biggest questions, from ethics to existence, with curiosity and critical thinking.
In this excerpt from Think Like a Mathematician, Junaid Mubeen explains how tiny actions can shape complex systems, revealing the limits of prediction and control in our lives.
13.8 billion years have passed since the Big Bang, but many stars will survive for longer than that. What's the longest-lived a star can be?
I'm definitely a Kitsune, but would a Kitsune actually say that?
In this excerpt from How to Live a Meaningful Life, Bill Burnett and Dave Evans discuss how flow transforms ordinary moments into deeply human experiences.
Many collaborations have used JWST to take deep-field images: some wider and some deeper than others. Here's how it can surpass them all.
A century ago, quantum physics overthrew our view of a deterministic Universe. A profound 21st century theorem closes the door even further.
In this excerpt from Flourish, Daniel Coyle shares how stillness, presence, and attention help people build meaningful connections.
Moltbook is a social media site built for conversation — but not for humans.
Why we should balance innovation with stewardship — while reframing the “techno-optimists versus doomers” polarization.
Kaizen taught me that tiny, consistent changes can be more powerful than dramatic overhauls.
Many top performers start behind — and overtake the early leaders later.
Timeless guidance on communication, time management, creativity, and more from some of today’s most influential thinkers.
The Stoic philosopher argued that most of life is outside our control — but the little we do control defines who we are.
Not all knowledge carries over.
Too many rich and prominent people turn out to be egotistical jerks: Brad Stulberg argues for a more grounded path towards excellence.
Our view of the world, the Universe, and ourselves can change with just one glimpse of what's out there. It's happened many times before.
Disconnection is not a personal failure, but a systems challenge — and an opportunity for employers to strengthen our social fabric.
Reading isn’t just writing prep; together, reading and writing help writers think and generate original ideas through extended cognition.
Today, nostalgia is somewhat kitsch. Back then, it was something to be feared.
Tara Narula shares how journalist Richard Cohen challenged conventional ideas about illness, identity, and strength while living with MS.